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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
- Founders of Syn-Aud-Con, Crestron Win Adele De Berri Pioneers of AV Award --- LAS VEGAS, June 9Posted at 6:00 AMInfoComm International, the leading trade association representing the professional audiovisual industry, is pleased to announce that Syn-Aud-Con founders Don and Carolyn Davis and Crestron founder George Feldstein have been issued the Adele De Berri Pioneers of AV Award. The awards were presented at the ribbon-cutting ceremony at InfoComm 2010, the world's largest commercial audiovisual trade show. Don and Carolyn Davis have dedicated their lives to improving sound quality through education. In 1951, the husband-wife team began their quest selling high ... read more
- Tyvaso and Adcirca are Each Prescribed By More Than Half of Surveyed Pulmonologists in the Specialized Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Center Setting --- WALTHAM, Mass., June 9Posted at 6:00 AMDecision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that while United Therapeutics' Tyvaso and Adcirca--launched in 2009--are each prescribed by more than half of surveyed pulmonologists in the specialized pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) center setting, Adcirca is much more widely used than Tyvaso among surveyed non-PAH-center physicians. The new Physician & Payer Forum report entitled Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: How Will Physicians and Payers Shape an Evolving Market? finds that 53 percent of ... read more
- Despite Risks, Americans Are Not Taking Action to Protect Themselves Against Muscle Loss as They Age --- COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 9Posted at 6:00 AMNearly nine in 10 people think feeling weaker is one of the worst parts about aging, according to a recent survey commissioned by Abbott and developed in conjunction with the AGS Foundation for Health in Aging, a nonprofit dedicated to the health and well-being of older adults, which provided expert, independent review. But while 70 percent of Americans say they are concerned about muscle loss, close to 90 percent of Americans over the age of 45 are not taking ... read more
- Raytheon Leads Efforts to Build a Scalable, Interoperable Analytics System to Aid Defense --- LINTHICUM, Md., June 9, 2010Posted at 6:00 AMRaytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) is leading efforts with industry, national labs and commercial partners to build a new analytics system that readily scales to trillions of entities in a highly extendable, distributable framework to meet the world's rapidly changing security needs. "With nearly a third of all humans on the Internet, the civil, commercial and military worlds are swimming in data - in fact, too much data," said Steve Hawkins, vice president of Raytheon's Information Security Solutions business. "It is imperative ... read more
- Lockheed Martin Enriches TechConnect World Program with Technology Innovation Insight --- AUSTIN, Texas, June 9Posted at 6:00 AMLockheed Martin, a global security company, will play a prominent role at the annual TechConnect World Conference and Expo, to be held in Anaheim, California from June 21-24. In addition to its support of emerging technology and energy innovation through a platinum level sponsorship, Lockheed Martin will open the event on Tuesday, June 22 with a keynote on transformational nano and clean technologies from James Kohlhaas, Vice President of Energy Initiatives. "The success of this powerful combination - the convergence ... read more
- Ruben P. Vasquez Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication --- SYOSSET, N.Y., June 9Posted at 6:00 AMRuben P. Vasquez, of Los Angeles, California, has been included in the Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of telecommunications. ABOUT RUBEN P. VASQUEZ Mr. Vasquez has had 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. He currently is with Cisco Systems, Inc., where he is responsible for network design, integration and upgrades and serves as a Cisco Certified Internet Engineer and Certified Voice Professional. The company provides network systems equipment, voice ... read more
- Charter Deploys Motorola Switched Digital Video Solution to Expand HD Programming for Customers --- HORSHAM, Pa. and ST. LOUIS, June 9Posted at 6:00 AMCharter Communications, Inc. and the Mobile Devices and Home business of Motorola, Inc (NYSE: MOT) announced today that Charter will expand high-definition (HD) services for its customers utilizing switched digital video (SDV) equipment and services supplied by Motorola, allowing for more content to be delivered to customers without increasing network bandwidth. "Charter plans to have launched SDV in more than 60 percent of our footprint by the end of 2010," said Marwan Fawaz, Charter's Executive Vice President, Operations and ... read more
- The Sacramento Press Expands Presence in Area Communities --- SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 9Posted at 6:00 AMThe Sacramento Press has begun efforts to expand beyond Downtown and Midtown Sacramento as it strives to become a more visible presence in neighborhoods throughout the city and beyond. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20091008/TSPLOGO) "Our efforts have been fairly centralized up to now," said Denise Coleman, operations and marketing logistics manager for The Sacramento Press. "Now we're expanding and starting to build interaction with neighborhoods surrounding what has been our primary area of coverage of issues and events." The Sacramento Press has been covering the ... read more
- Overstock.com Announces Order Cut-Off Dates for Father's Day Delivery --- SALT LAKE CITY, June 9Posted at 6:00 AMOverstock.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSTK) has set its order cut-off times for select products with guaranteed delivery in time for Father's Day. To receive orders before Father's Day, customers must place orders on products identified by a Father's Day delivery icon by the following cut-off dates: 2010 Father's Day Order Deadlines for Delivery by Sunday, June 20, 2010: Standard Ground Shipping* Friday , June 11, 2010 @ 01:59 AM (EDT) 2-Day Shipping* ... read more
- Dr. Luis A. Rivera Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication --- SYOSSET, N.Y., June 9Posted at 6:00 AMDr. Luis A. Rivera, of San Juan, Puerto, has been included in the Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of chemistry. ABOUT DR. LUIS A. RIVERA Dr. Rivera has more than 32 years of experience in the chemistry field. He served as a Research Professor at the University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Campus (UPRM), from 2002 to the present. From 1996 to 2003, he was a Chemistry Associate Research Professor and ... read more
- Horizon Pharma Announces LODOTRA(R) and DUEXA(R) Data to be Presented at the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Annual Congress --- NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 9Posted at 6:00 AMHorizon Pharma, Inc., today announced that data on its two lead product candidates, LODOTRA®, a circadian cytokine modulator and novel modified release, low-dose prednisone tablet, and DUEXA®, a proprietary tablet formulation containing a fixed-dose combination of ibuprofen and high-dose famotidine, will be presented during the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Annual Congress taking place in Rome, Italy, June 16-19. A total of five studies will be presented; four studies evaluating the use of LODOTRA as a treatment for the ... read more
- Campus Management, Pearson eCollege Announce True Web Services Integration --- BOCA RATON, Fla., June 9Posted at 6:00 AMCampus Management Corp. and Pearson eCollege today announced a software integration that links in real time Pearson LearningStudio®, a next-generation Learning Management System (LMS), with CampusVue® Student, the leading student information system (SIS). The new solution creates an integrated approach to online education that speeds and simplifies the exchange of essential student, instructor, program and course-related data between the companies' products. Now available from Campus Management, the CampusLink(SM) Web Services linked with Pearson LearningStudio allows customers to synchronize ... read more
- ChannelAdvisor CRM Connector Now Available on Salesforce.com's AppExchange 2 --- RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 9Posted at 6:00 AMChannelAdvisor, a solution provider that enables online retailers to improve efficiency and increase revenue, today announced the availability of the ChannelAdvisor CRM Connector on AppExchange 2. The ChannelAdvisor CRM Connector enables online retailers to fully manage customer transaction activity and integrate it with Salesforce CRM to better manage day-to-day business activities. Built using the Force.com platform, the ChannelAdvisor CRM Connector is immediately available for test drive and deployment on AppExchange 2 at www.salesforce.com/appexchange/. "The CRM Connector opens up ... read more
- Synopsys Delivers Comprehensive Design Enablement for TSMC 28-nm Process Technology with Reference Flow 11.0 --- MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 9Posted at 6:00 AMSynopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that it is delivering comprehensive design enablement for TSMC's 28-nanometer (nm) process technology with TSMC Reference Flow 11.0. New features of the flow include solutions for system-level design and verification, added capabilities for 28-nm design, including In-Design physical verification, and support for thru-silicon via (TSV) technology for 3D IC design. Through Reference Flow 11.0, Synopsys tools and IP enable enhanced productivity, ... read more
- AAA's new iPhone App Employs NAVTEQ's Maps, LocationPoint(TM) Ads --- CHICAGO, June 9Posted at 6:00 AMNAVTEQ, the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world, today announced its LocationPoint(TM) advertising services are driving the third in a series of applications from AAA for the iPhone® mobile digital device. Recently released on Apple's iTunes app store, the AAA TripTik® Mobile app provides directions, updated gas pricing and information on restaurants, hotels, and attractions. Each app is also able to transmit GPS location to AAA for ... read more
- 3ality Digital Leads Industry in Powering Premier S3D Sports Projects --- BURBANK, Calif., June 9Posted at 6:00 AMAs a growing number of international broadcasters prepare to launch dedicated S3D channels comprised largely of sports programming, they are increasingly turning to technology and equipment developed by 3ality Digital, LLC (www.3alitydigital.com), which has enabled more premier S3D sports shoots and broadcasts than any other company. In recent months, 3ality Digital has supported high-profile sports broadcasts and production tests in the United States, France, Korea, India, Australia and the United Kingdom. "We have been working for years to design technology that ... read more
- EasyAsk Introduces EasyAsk eCommerce Mobile Edition --- BURLINGTON, Mass., June 9Posted at 6:00 AMEasyAsk, an industry-leading provider of natural language search and analysis software for e-commerce Websites and corporate applications, today announced EasyAsk eCommerce Mobile Edition, a mobile web application platform that delivers a tailored e-commerce search experience for mobile online shoppers. EasyAsk Mobile Edition is powered by EasyAsk's industry-leading e-commerce search, navigation and merchandising platform. With EasyAsk eCommerce Mobile Edition, e-commerce companies can cost-effectively expand into mobile commerce, while offering mobile-optimized search, cross-sell and up-sell merchandising capabilities that convert mobile prospects ... read more
- Multiple Counties Using Manatron Software are Certified by Indiana DLGF --- INDIANAPOLIS, June 8Posted at 6:00 AMManatron, Inc., a global leader in providing integrated, property tax and assessment management solutions for state and local governments, announced that it is the first software company in Indiana to have multiple client counties utilizing property tax and assessment management software certified by the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF). Certification is a new mandate under the Indiana Uniform Property Tax Management System administrative rule (50 IAC 23), which updated the state software standards set by the DLGF. The ... read more
- 'The Beautiful App' Launch Lets Fans Score World Cup Nirvana --- SAN FRANCISCO, June 9Posted at 6:00 AMLaunched today on Apple iTunes, 'The Beautiful App' is here to make the greatest soccer experience in the world even better - and a whole lot more fun. 'The Beautiful App' is the best-looking, sharpest and most irreverent short-cut to getting involved, feeling the passion and joining the billions of other fans across the globe who are so wildly obsessed with 'The Beautiful Game.' Here are the features that make 'The Beautiful App' the new World Cup fan essential: ... read more
- AdMeld and Peer39 Partner to Maximize Performance Through Semantic Targeting of the Web's Top Publishers and Demand Sources --- NEW YORK, June 9Posted at 6:00 AMPeer39, the leader and innovator in semantic advertising technology, today announced a partnership with yield optimization platform AdMeld. The relationship enables AdMeld to analyze every optimized impression against Peer39's proprietary semantic data sets, providing premium publishers with new insights into the composition of their inventory and the means to identify untapped revenue opportunities. In addition, AdMeld's demand partners (ad networks, exchanges and DSPs) can leverage Peer39's semantic intelligence to reach their target audiences with more precision and at scale. The ... read more